Gordon Brettell
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Edward Gordon Brettell DFC (19 March 1915 – 29 March 1944), known as Gordon Brettell, was a British Spitfire fighter pilot who was taken prisoner during the Second World War. He took part in the 'Great Escape' from Stalag Luft III in March 1944, but was one of the men re-captured and subsequently shot by the Gestapo.
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Birth name | Edward Gordon Brettell |
Born | (1915-03-19)19 March 1915 Chertsey, Surrey |
Died | 29 March 1944(1944-03-29) (aged 29) Danzig |
Buried | Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1944 |
Rank | Flight lieutenant |
Service number | 61053 |
Unit | No. 92 Squadron RAF No. 133 (Eagle) Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Mention in despatches |
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